SQE Subject Head

SQE Subject Head Reference number: JR258486 Location: Home-based, with some time spent in London (N7) and other SQE2 assessment venues in England & Wales. Working pattern: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent Number of roles: 1 Grade : A1 Salary: £68,791 per annum We are looking for a SQE Subject Head to join our team. Role summary This is a challenging and varied role. It offers an exciting opportunity to be part of the academic team responsible for delivering a major new licensing examination. You’ll help us to deliver world-leading assessments by developing questions in Wills and Probate for the SQE2 oral and written assessments. You will join an existing academic team comprising of the SQE2 Academic Director; the SQE2 Academic Head; SQE2 Senior Subject Heads and Subject Heads. The Senior Subject Heads and Subject Heads work in various disciplines to contribute to the content and quality of the final SQE2 assessments. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who may be currently working as a SQE Subject Leader, who is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader. A detailed job description can be viewed here . If the link does not work for you, please copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: https://tinyurl.com/2vuwd93c What you’ll bring to the role Essential Professionally qualified as a solicitor of England & Wales Up to date knowledge of law and legal practice in Wills and Probate The ability to use legal research databases proficiently The ability to think originally and analytically The ability to coordinate and develop a team of highly qualified and experienced solicitor freelance writers and assessors in Wills and Probate The ability to respond positively under pressure to assessment editing and production deadlines The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including building strong and productive relationships with freelance question writers and assessors Strong presentation skills The ability to operate within a team and to work efficiently and sensitively with both fellow academic and academic resources staff Strong administrative skills including organisational, time and document management skills and attention to detail Willingness to be flexible and work within the business required hours What we do Kaplan is a provider of world-leading professional assessments. In 2018, we were appointed as the independent assessment organisation for the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), which we then launched in 2021. This exam is now the sole route to qualifying as a Solicitor of England and Wales and will ultimately be taken by upwards of 13,000 candidates per year. What we believe in Our goal is for Kaplan to be a great place to work where everybody can succeed, so we truly live and breathe our values: act with integrity, grow knowledge, empower & support, create opportunity, drive results together. Kaplan is a global organisation whose mission is rooted in providing equal access to education and opportunities for advancement to people of all backgrounds. We believe diversity, equity and inclusion - of culture, experiences, perspectives - are paramount to creating success and opportunity in an ever-changing world. As an educator, partner and employer, Kaplan is committed to promoting an equitable world in which diverse talent can develop, advance and thrive. To view our candidate privacy notice click here . Our Values We live, breathe and celebrate our values - they drive what we believe in, how we behave and guide us in creating a culture of success. • Act with integrity • Empower and support • Create opportunity • Grow knowledge • Drive results together What we offer As well as a competitive salary, transparent pay structures, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: • 28 days annual leave + option to purchase more • Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme • Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family • Private medical, income protection, and life insurance • 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services • Company pension contributions • Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels How to apply To apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role no later than 11pm on Thursday 24th September 2026. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist. Additional Application Information Kaplan is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. This role involves working with learners who are under 18 years old and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with our background checking policy. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure (including children’s barred list) via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. In addition to the DBS check, for roles that include teaching or coaching, a Prohibition from Teaching Check will be completed through the Teaching Regulation Agency. Our Suitability of Ex-offenders Policy is available on the careers page of our website www.kaplan.co.uk . Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with our background checking policy. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Our Suitability of Ex-offenders Policy is available on the careers page of our website www.kaplan.co.uk . Application Support If you require support completing your application or wish to talk to someone about the role before applying please email the Recruitment Team kaplanstaff.recruitment@kaplan.com . Disability Confident Scheme As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role as per the job description and any screening or testing stages. Details of how to request your application be considered under the Disability Confident scheme will be shared with all applicants upon submission of an application. Furthermore, all applicants invited to attend interview will be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments to attend.